Black Crows Vertis Birdie review 2019
PROSKILAB™ reviewers' comments
The Vertis Birdie, with its Freeride DNA, is a perfect match for the PROSKILAB guidelines for this category.
Despite its 85 mm at the waist, the ski can't hide its origins and is particularly comfortable off-piste. The reviewers were full of praise for its fantastic accessibility. Riders who want to discover the joys of the powder without having a stick that's too wide underfoot will simply love it. It behaves well in the crud and float is very good for the size underfoot.
On the groomed runs, the ski is not very incisive and lacks punch, but it does its job perfectly as long as you're not too aggressive.
We recommend the Vertis Birdie for intermediate to very good riders who want a consistent and enjoyable ski for the piste and an easy tool for off-piste.
Review: Pros
- User-friendly, especially off-piste
- A good all mountain ski
- Great in the crud
- Consistent
- Accessible for all publics
Review: Cons
- A bit less comfortable on the groomers
- Lacks rebound
The ski review scores
Turn initiation | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 12.0 |
Stability | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 13.0 |
Stability/turning performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 12.0 |
Grip | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 12.0 |
Short turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 13.0 |
Long turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 11.0 |
Skid turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 11.0 |
Handleability | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 13.0 |
Comfort | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 13.0 |
Snow contact | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 14.0 |
Soft snow fluidity | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 14.0 |
Freeride - Flotation quality | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 13.8 |
Handling in powder | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 13.8 |
Performance on hard snow | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 13.0 |
Freeride - Performance on hard snow | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 13.8 |
All-terrain comfort | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 13.8 |
Who's it for?
Manufacturer's remarks
With a lighter core and softer flex compared to its universal avatar, the Vertis Birdie is a great choice for riders who want an accessible and high-performing piste ski. With its short radius (15m) and 85mm underfoot, its very fast edge to edge transition will heighten carving pleasure immensely. With three intermediary sizes, it's the perfect choice of ski for ladies.
Features of the Vertis Birdie
Brand : | Black Crows |
Model : | Vertis Birdie |
Year : | 2019 |
Family : | All-mountain |
Size tested : | 169 cm |
Tip size : | 127 mm |
Waist size : | 85 mm |
Tail size : | 109 mm |
Radius for the size reviewed : | 15 m |
Your review
Reviewed by PROSKILAB™
in La Clusaz, France, March 2018